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a few showers drifting in to extreatment western maryland. it is calming down and will do so over the next couple of hours. we are getting clouds in that and what that means it is going to keep the temperatures mild overnight tonight. 7 in the city. and 78 in fredericksburg. la plata 75. tomorrow expect a warm start. temperatures will be in the lower 80s at 00 and temperatures will be 89 at noon. cooler tomorrow. so we're not talking abou temperatures tomorrow making it in the middle to upper 90s and by 4:00, expect a couple of showers and thunderstorms to be popping up there, as well. your five-day forecast looks like this. the good news here, no more heat wave. 92 tomorrow. that's a little above normal but something we can deal with. and we cool in the middle 80s for thursday until friday. >> did you see a dramatic rescue attempt along the coast of florida today. the small whale is trying to beach itself and a group of life guards and animal rescuers want to make sure it doesn't happen. the baby whale and its mother swimming near the shore.
a few showers drifting in to extreatment western maryland. it is calming down and will do so over the next couple of hours. we are getting clouds in that and what that means it is going to keep the temperatures mild overnight tonight. 7 in the city. and 78 in fredericksburg. la plata 75. tomorrow expect a warm start. temperatures will be in the lower 80s at 00 and temperatures will be 89 at noon. cooler tomorrow. so we're not talking abou temperatures tomorrow making it in the middle to upper...
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. >> holly more sis spending at the day at the maryland state fair in maryland. >> reporter: welcome to the cow palace. i'm going to call it the cow beauty salon since there is one of our girls over there getting her hair dried, or something. the maryland statfair kicks off today. it runs for 11 days. and they sometimes call it the best 11 days of summer in the state of maryland. this fair covers 100 acres and it literally has something for every. but you haven't been to the fair until you visit the animals. so we'll talk about cows. cows for entertainment and then for agricultural purposes and to high pressure us do that is cowboy rich wrigley who joins me this morning. >> good morning. >> reporter: and now you're the rodeo announcer. >> i will be monday night. >> reporter: monday night? >> yes ma'am. >> reporter: and let's talk about cows for entertain and the entertainment. >> we have the market animals, your steaks and am burgers. monday night the cattle brought in for -- brought in for the rodeo. the bulls from the ranch with born to buck and athletic competition and that's what
. >> holly more sis spending at the day at the maryland state fair in maryland. >> reporter: welcome to the cow palace. i'm going to call it the cow beauty salon since there is one of our girls over there getting her hair dried, or something. the maryland statfair kicks off today. it runs for 11 days. and they sometimes call it the best 11 days of summer in the state of maryland. this fair covers 100 acres and it literally has something for every. but you haven't been to the fair...
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some of the trials are being done in baltimore at the university of maryland school of medicine. that is just one of the few testing locations across the country and time certainly is of of the essence as an h1n1 vaccine has to be ready in just a couple of months. beth parker got an up-close look at some of the research. >> reporter: devon has weighed in and had his blood pressure checked. he is a college sophomore but on this day, is -- he is a volunteer. >> not a fan of shots. but just one quick prick. i'll be okay. >> reporter: devon is getting a shot of the enactive version of the the hup virus. that is swine flu. >> i just thought it was an interesting opportunity. i've never done something like this before. the swine flu seems to be grabbing the country. >> reporter: the university of maryland school of medicine is one of nine sites around the country where researchers are working to test different version of his a swine flu vaccine. the university of maryland study is designed to find out three things, how many doses of the vaccine a person needs, how big should those dose
some of the trials are being done in baltimore at the university of maryland school of medicine. that is just one of the few testing locations across the country and time certainly is of of the essence as an h1n1 vaccine has to be ready in just a couple of months. beth parker got an up-close look at some of the research. >> reporter: devon has weighed in and had his blood pressure checked. he is a college sophomore but on this day, is -- he is a volunteer. >> not a fan of shots. but...
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tonight maryland's turn. a giant crowd descended on towson university for the the first major town hall gathering on the issue. didn't take long for both sides to get fired up. >> reporter: maryland senator ben cardin said he knew they would have a huge crowd and towson and there were. there were more than 500 people inside the meeting and even more outside. outside towson university's concert hall hundreds lined both sides of the streets. all the way to the front door of the building they had signs and bullhorns. they were passing out literature. some in support of universal health care. >> i just wanted to show my support in light of some of the angry protests that have been happening. some of the orchestrated protests that have been happening. >> let's make the country -- [ indiscernible ] >> reporter: others adamantly against it. >> i think it's the president's intention to ramrod something through congress and got give the people a chance to consider it or be heard. >> reporter: both sides passion natali
tonight maryland's turn. a giant crowd descended on towson university for the the first major town hall gathering on the issue. didn't take long for both sides to get fired up. >> reporter: maryland senator ben cardin said he knew they would have a huge crowd and towson and there were. there were more than 500 people inside the meeting and even more outside. outside towson university's concert hall hundreds lined both sides of the streets. all the way to the front door of the building...
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it's not just maryland. cuts may come in the commonwealth too. tim kaine is expected to announce $1.3 million to cuts in virginia's budget. if he slashes the budget, it will be the fourth time in a year that they were forced to scale back appropriations. >>> now to an arrest caught on camera. fbi is investigating whether officers went too far. police in minneapolis caught a man speeding. they claim he resisted arrest. he says he is the victim of police brutality because the officers punched and kicked him. >> surreal. you just don't think that would happen to you. >> reporter: in the six months since he was pulled over in north minneapolis, hisbody has healed but the emotional scars are with him every day. >> a lot of ightmares. angry, sad. >> reporter: jenkins says was on his way to a friend's house early one morning when officer richard walker pulled him over for speeding. jenkins says the officer walker asked him for id but wouldn't say why he was stped. jenkins says when he got out to give the officer his driver's license, walker grabbed him
it's not just maryland. cuts may come in the commonwealth too. tim kaine is expected to announce $1.3 million to cuts in virginia's budget. if he slashes the budget, it will be the fourth time in a year that they were forced to scale back appropriations. >>> now to an arrest caught on camera. fbi is investigating whether officers went too far. police in minneapolis caught a man speeding. they claim he resisted arrest. he says he is the victim of police brutality because the officers...
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while another in carol county as well as maryland. that registered an ef zero. >>> and a much needed closure for the family of a navy pilot reported missing 20 years ago. we're everywhere at 11:00 they say the remains of spiker were found, the iraqis led the marines to where he was buried. his plane was shot down the first night of desert storm, but without a body many thought he was captured. >>> and still no arrest for deaths at a gay club in israel, a man opened fire, then ran away. two people were killed, 11 others hurt. police are now going door-to- door looking for the gunman. >>> and the common wealth wants to save you money, with tailers state wide helping on the school supplies for up to 20, and others up to 100, items purchased on line or over the phone also included in that special. this is the fourth year in a row that shoppers will get this break. >>> tax increases are not off the table with president obama and his administration, looking at how to pay for health care reform. during his campaign he pledged not the raise t
while another in carol county as well as maryland. that registered an ef zero. >>> and a much needed closure for the family of a navy pilot reported missing 20 years ago. we're everywhere at 11:00 they say the remains of spiker were found, the iraqis led the marines to where he was buried. his plane was shot down the first night of desert storm, but without a body many thought he was captured. >>> and still no arrest for deaths at a gay club in israel, a man opened fire, then...
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of eastern maryland. heavier amounts down across southern portions of maryland. let's look at the graphics. our current temperatures around the region, 74 in washington. 72 at frederick. we've never gotten much of a cooldown during the overnight hours. we've got quite a bit of moisture in the atmosphere as we see this rea of low pressure devophind a ndthis frontal system that has come through now to keep r ou temperatures cooler for today han we were yesterday but you can see we still have quite a bit of precipitation to get through so we'll keep this in the forecast for the morning hours. forecast for washington for today look like this. mostly cloudy skies. i think that by this afternoon we could see some sunshine late in the afternoon. scattered showers and thunderstorms primarily during the morning, perhaps into the early afternoon. high, 81 degrees. well below normal. for tonight, we are going to see cheering skies and comfortable temperatures. it will be a cooler night with lows in the mid-60s downt
of eastern maryland. heavier amounts down across southern portions of maryland. let's look at the graphics. our current temperatures around the region, 74 in washington. 72 at frederick. we've never gotten much of a cooldown during the overnight hours. we've got quite a bit of moisture in the atmosphere as we see this rea of low pressure devophind a ndthis frontal system that has come through now to keep r ou temperatures cooler for today han we were yesterday but you can see we still have...
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detention center in laurel, maryland. according to an incident report obtained by fox 5, gun parts were found in the new beginning youth development center. a security guard fnd an item that resembled a gun in the gym back in july. then in august police found a gun slip in a bathroom. turns out they were part of the guns for roses program that turns old firearms into artwork. officials don't know how the parts ended up outside of the classroom. >>> a surprising bust at bwi airport. now this is a photograph of the brawl that -- bra officers pulled apart after finding serious drugs inside. the woman had more than two pounds of cocaine stuffed into the bra. officers made the discovery when she went through customs after returning from jamaica. >>> tonight the search is on to find the driver who hit and killed a virginia bicyclist. it happened last night on lee highway near gainsville. as john henrehan reports, the victim was riding on the shoulder of the road when he was hit. >> reporter: investigators from the accident reco
detention center in laurel, maryland. according to an incident report obtained by fox 5, gun parts were found in the new beginning youth development center. a security guard fnd an item that resembled a gun in the gym back in july. then in august police found a gun slip in a bathroom. turns out they were part of the guns for roses program that turns old firearms into artwork. officials don't know how the parts ended up outside of the classroom. >>> a surprising bust at bwi airport. now...
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clarksburg, maryland measured a 60 mile per hour hogust. even bwiarey arey directly get hit did have 43 mile per hour winds. the rotation was gone by the time it got there. here in d.c. we had winds of 48 miles per hour. signs -- it's important to know signs of an approaching tornado. we see the rotation often on doppler radar. watch for an approaching cloud of debris, large hail, golf ball size or heavy rain followed by calm or intense wind shift and a loud roar that lasts longer than thunder. it was a hot day. toi up to 90 degrees. after the storms moved through, our temperatures dropped in the low 70s and we remain there. winchester 68 degrees. patuxent naval air station 71. ocean city still 76 degrees. it will be a comfortable night but with all the rain we had and a few isolated showers to our west, we could see some fog later tonight. 72 degrees. it's a day off from thunderstorms tomorrow. it will be a sunny, warm day and quiet. temperature of 90. it might not be a hundred percent rain free. we may see some showers overnight turday in
clarksburg, maryland measured a 60 mile per hour hogust. even bwiarey arey directly get hit did have 43 mile per hour winds. the rotation was gone by the time it got there. here in d.c. we had winds of 48 miles per hour. signs -- it's important to know signs of an approaching tornado. we see the rotation often on doppler radar. watch for an approaching cloud of debris, large hail, golf ball size or heavy rain followed by calm or intense wind shift and a loud roar that lasts longer than thunder....
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frederick, maryland at 81 and in winchester at 78. and we make the climb into 80s and 90s for much of the viewing area. satellite radar composite for the area. we had some precipitation that came through off to the east and an ap list and the chesapeake bay and eastern portions of maryland. some clouds with us this morning but a fair amount of sunshine coming through and that's the way it will be during the course of the day today. so here is your forecast for today. we're going to see partly cloudy skies. some scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. more numerous than yesterday. high today of about 92 degrees. that's a look at what is happening with the weather. now we go to julie wright for a look at traffic. julie, tucker barnes has not had a chance to talk to you. he asked me to impart to you that he loves what you are wearing. >> well i don't think they have it in his side because it's for petite. he puts on something like this and it will have to be a two- top. >> tucker has a questioning look on his face. >> honey, we al
frederick, maryland at 81 and in winchester at 78. and we make the climb into 80s and 90s for much of the viewing area. satellite radar composite for the area. we had some precipitation that came through off to the east and an ap list and the chesapeake bay and eastern portions of maryland. some clouds with us this morning but a fair amount of sunshine coming through and that's the way it will be during the course of the day today. so here is your forecast for today. we're going to see partly...
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. >>> right off the top tonight, a big break in a case that rocked a maryland communy. two men ambushed and robbed. when it was over, one of the victim was dead. tonight police in waldorf say they have tracked down the teenage killers. one of the boys only 14 years old. fox 5's maureen umeh just back from the neighborhood working this one now. >> reporter: brian, charles county sheriff's officials say the teens knew exactly what they were doing. they targeted the victim staking him out for weeks before attacking last tuesday night. two teenagers under arrest for murder. 18-year-old enjan thomas and 14-year-old tray zon harvey. >> they absolutely staked him out. >> reporter: officials say the duo planned the crime ambushing 30-year-old jeremiah gutierrez and his brother as they left the restaurant where they worked. the men were just steps from their home on the 900 block of truo lane in waldorf when police say thomas and harvey jumped them with a gun. >> during the robbery the victims actually struggled with the suspects and it was at that point one ever the suspects pr
. >>> right off the top tonight, a big break in a case that rocked a maryland communy. two men ambushed and robbed. when it was over, one of the victim was dead. tonight police in waldorf say they have tracked down the teenage killers. one of the boys only 14 years old. fox 5's maureen umeh just back from the neighborhood working this one now. >> reporter: brian, charles county sheriff's officials say the teens knew exactly what they were doing. they targeted the victim staking...
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he was 21-year-old joshua mack of clinton, maryland. it happened yesterday in the 200 block of q street as the two men walked down the street. metro police offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips leading to an arrest and conviction. >>> in fairfax county, the suspect in the stabbing of a bibby sit are and the child she was watching is now facing charges. police say he attacked a 68- year-old woman and a toddler in falls church yesterday. both victims are in serious but stable condition. investigators say after the stabbing, the suspect ran into a nearby building and knocked on the door after an apartment still holding a knife. a 55-year-old man answered the door andafter a struggle, he was able to disarticle suspect an hold him until police arrived. >>> in d.c. close to 100 school custodians an maintenance workers are getting pink slips. officials say they're making the personnel adjustments because of budget restraints. the city says the workers will receive severance. >>> the devastating typhoon in taiwan has claim the lives of ne
he was 21-year-old joshua mack of clinton, maryland. it happened yesterday in the 200 block of q street as the two men walked down the street. metro police offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips leading to an arrest and conviction. >>> in fairfax county, the suspect in the stabbing of a bibby sit are and the child she was watching is now facing charges. police say he attacked a 68- year-old woman and a toddler in falls church yesterday. both victims are in serious but stable...
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at the life center in camp springs maryland. earlier this morning we talked with the organizers about the big event. >> our theme this year is called got life. and there are so many dreams that day every day because of a lack of edcation so our goal this year, we're providing the book bags, our goal is to have each book bag filled with supplies. >> we've had wal-mart or giant call us and say we need to make a contribution and that's what this is all about because when they can read they live healthier lifestyles. >> for all of the information on the book bag giveaway go to myfoxdc.com and lookde ror unwe links. >>> 5heox f j shopob continues to highlight opportunities in our air whysh for y. today's job of the day, teacher and lac ssroom assistant positions at bethel prescol c xandina. for more jobs or to post an opening, you can go to our website at myfoxdc.com and look for the link to the job shop. >>> and if you're looking for a job and have a disability, today is your day. the faa and department of transportation are holding
at the life center in camp springs maryland. earlier this morning we talked with the organizers about the big event. >> our theme this year is called got life. and there are so many dreams that day every day because of a lack of edcation so our goal this year, we're providing the book bags, our goal is to have each book bag filled with supplies. >> we've had wal-mart or giant call us and say we need to make a contribution and that's what this is all about because when they can read...
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this is stevensville, maryland, just across the bay bridge, stevensville maryland, kent island high school. 12 football players overcome by heat at practice. you can see the equipment near the football field. a number of paramedics are on the scene treating the players to see is what going on. we will stay on top of the story and have much more as we get the information. >>> turning to the talk of the town on tmz, michael jackson's burial post poned. harvey levin joins us live. joe jackson says it's pushed back a couple of days. why is that? >> reporter: joe is saying that because they don't have the plans together. now, this is a whacky family. and what we need to see is how the rest of the family feels because the one thing we have seen is there are all sorts of factions in the jackson family. so, that is what joe is saying, it will be postponed two days until the 31st. they wanted to do it on his 51st birthday. >> katherine, mom has not come out with a statement of her own today? >> nothing. >> okay. all right. it appears we have to wait to see what happens with that one. another hot to
this is stevensville, maryland, just across the bay bridge, stevensville maryland, kent island high school. 12 football players overcome by heat at practice. you can see the equipment near the football field. a number of paramedics are on the scene treating the players to see is what going on. we will stay on top of the story and have much more as we get the information. >>> turning to the talk of the town on tmz, michael jackson's burial post poned. harvey levin joins us live. joe...
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this school and others all over maryland are making changes. hoping they don't fail when it comes to controlling swine flu. in the bathrooms and elsewhere, students will notice new dispensers containing hand sanitizer. >> they will be strategically placed throughout the school building. >> reporter: from the principal to the governor, people all over maryland are talking about swine flu. martin o'malley boasted today that maryland is the first state in the nation to have all of its hospitals participating in a program that quickly links emergency rooms -- [ indiscernible ] >> timely, accurate information shared by all. greater connectedness, greater connectivity so that we know what we know and more importantly can act upon what we know for the benefit, the protection and the lives of our people. >> reporter: the vaccine for the regular flu is already available. around mid-october those in certain population groups should get one and possibly two swine flu vaccinations. the key groups are pregnant women, people ages six months to 24 years, peop
this school and others all over maryland are making changes. hoping they don't fail when it comes to controlling swine flu. in the bathrooms and elsewhere, students will notice new dispensers containing hand sanitizer. >> they will be strategically placed throughout the school building. >> reporter: from the principal to the governor, people all over maryland are talking about swine flu. martin o'malley boasted today that maryland is the first state in the nation to have all of its...
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four locations in maryland made the list of possible closures. virginia had 19 locations but none are in the northern part of the state. no change is expected before the end of the current fiscal year which is september 30th for the post office. the postal service facing a possible $7 billion loss this fiscal year. >>> we are on call th a new warning about the nation's children. a new study finds millions of kids are not getting the amount of vitamin d they need. that is because many of them are staying indoors, watching tv or playing video games instead of going outside. doctors say they need more exposure to the sun and a change in diet. >> they learned all about defishnessies when their daughter was a baby. >> once she started eating table food, we took her off the supplement. >> now, she is a picture of health. but a new study reveals that millions of children could be at risk for not addressing vitamin d deficiency. >> they are just not getting the d they need. >> a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at children's national medical center says the
four locations in maryland made the list of possible closures. virginia had 19 locations but none are in the northern part of the state. no change is expected before the end of the current fiscal year which is september 30th for the post office. the postal service facing a possible $7 billion loss this fiscal year. >>> we are on call th a new warning about the nation's children. a new study finds millions of kids are not getting the amount of vitamin d they need. that is because many...
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the university of maryland system will lose $46 million, community colleges are losing $10 million. and that will likely mean -- >> reduced class offerings, higher class sizes and higher tuition. something will have to governor. >> reporter: the governor is giving thanks to state workers who will have to endure more furloughs. >> thank you for getting us through these tough, tough times. we're all in this together. >> reporter: still no matter how you serve it, the cuts go deep into the quality of life that marylanders have come to expect. mel alley alnwick, fox 5 news. >> expecting a shortfall in the year ahead. >>> get ready to save more on beers. prices will go up. we're talking about milk, eggs and budweiser. some are hiking prices to compensate for lower volumes and higher commodity costs. >>> a florida foster family in the middle of a court battle. why the state is blocking their attention when every unagrees the situation is best for the kid. >>> and moon, mars or further. we'll look at the future space program. we're coming back right after the break. (
the university of maryland system will lose $46 million, community colleges are losing $10 million. and that will likely mean -- >> reduced class offerings, higher class sizes and higher tuition. something will have to governor. >> reporter: the governor is giving thanks to state workers who will have to endure more furloughs. >> thank you for getting us through these tough, tough times. we're all in this together. >> reporter: still no matter how you serve it, the cuts...
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miss maryland 2004 has pleaded guilty to hindering a police investigation. the drug charge were dropped as part of her plea deal. her boyfriend, his mother and brother were also ho rtswills short wills be sentenced in november. >>> a crime spree in fairfax county. bglaries targeting these areas. the victims all have something in common. paul wagner that story. >> reporter: the thieves are targeting homes that prominently displaying a hindu religious symbol. the thieves broke into a home in a cul-de-sac at the end of this road. significant e mnur omf the 16 homes now all linked have what's called a genes prominently displayed around their home. once inside the burglars go after the gold jewelry, electronics and passports. all have taken place during the day when the owners are not home. in june, one homeowner got a look at the thief as he tried to break in but police are reluctant to put out a description. >> significant number of them have had the symbol displayed around their house and it alerts us and we want to send the message, you don't have to take it
miss maryland 2004 has pleaded guilty to hindering a police investigation. the drug charge were dropped as part of her plea deal. her boyfriend, his mother and brother were also ho rtswills short wills be sentenced in november. >>> a crime spree in fairfax county. bglaries targeting these areas. the victims all have something in common. paul wagner that story. >> reporter: the thieves are targeting homes that prominently displaying a hindu religious symbol. the thieves broke into...
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that is the best school in maryland. the number one high school in maryland. >> if you can do it there, can you do it anywhere. and this is just third year out of youngstown state. what is the vibe when you've been here for all three training camps, do you get a different feel in the second year with jim zorn. >> i'm more comfortable with the playbook and they wouldn't have brought me back for no reason. so obviously they want to give me a shot and i have to take advantage of it. >> and is that exclusively in the preseason where you'll get a majority of the careys or what do you -- carries or what do you have to do out here. >> show i'm getting better on special teams. >> and how does that work? is it blocking or is it just -- >> all of that. blocking and -- >> you're not the biggest guy. you're going to go out there and block the big 260, 270 guys. >> you have to. if i have to go out and block albert haynesworth, i'll do it. >> but that's a good thing. and tell us about the experience of going to the ravens and then the
that is the best school in maryland. the number one high school in maryland. >> if you can do it there, can you do it anywhere. and this is just third year out of youngstown state. what is the vibe when you've been here for all three training camps, do you get a different feel in the second year with jim zorn. >> i'm more comfortable with the playbook and they wouldn't have brought me back for no reason. so obviously they want to give me a shot and i have to take advantage of it....
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despite maryland having the highest median income in the country, dr. patter says his practice sees a lot of patients without health insurance these days. many are employed but can't afford to pay the premiums. his sister, a primary care doctor tells him more patients are canceling checkups to save money on copayments. so, patter believes that any health care reform should include better coverage for preventative care. >> more people come earlier so that they get diagnosed before the problem happens. >> reporter: but he thinks there is a lot of waste in the system, too, wasted time dealing with preauthorizations and insurance payments, wasted resources with hospitals and doctors so fearful of getting sued that they cover ever base possible with admissions and tests in patter's opinion, protecting doctors from malpractice frivolous suits must be a part of any rye form. >> people are eager to know what it will look like. how the benefits will be like. it's anybody's guess. >> reporter: no matter what changes come, dr. patter says he will continue to honor
despite maryland having the highest median income in the country, dr. patter says his practice sees a lot of patients without health insurance these days. many are employed but can't afford to pay the premiums. his sister, a primary care doctor tells him more patients are canceling checkups to save money on copayments. so, patter believes that any health care reform should include better coverage for preventative care. >> more people come earlier so that they get diagnosed before the...
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sert storm clean-up under way in morning in parts of maryland. three tornadoes touched down, two in frederick county and one in carroll county. >>> we have some clouds out there, not a lot but some clouds. mostly cloudy skies are being reported at reagan national airport right now. we'll see a good amount of sunshine today. >> i like it. >> not bad. >> let's take a look at current conditions. it is 71 degrees at reagan national airport. relative humidity, 84%. win are out u the north at seven miles per hour. here is a loo at the satellite- radar if our region. can you see most of the cloud cover ha pu lshed off to t east and that is how it shall be for today. we do have some se avhso ofadmh had some of our live shots. you may find a few spots of fog. but the forecast for today looks like this. as said, it will become mostly sunny, a little less humid today. that will be nice. but still warm. highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. we'll have more on forecast coming up in a little bit and today's ask the weather guy question. it returns after a
sert storm clean-up under way in morning in parts of maryland. three tornadoes touched down, two in frederick county and one in carroll county. >>> we have some clouds out there, not a lot but some clouds. mostly cloudy skies are being reported at reagan national airport right now. we'll see a good amount of sunshine today. >> i like it. >> not bad. >> let's take a look at current conditions. it is 71 degrees at reagan national airport. relative humidity, 84%. win are...
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she's up in baltimore county getting a sneak peek of the maryland state fair. and we'll have a look at that coming up. look at the chainsaw, steve. >> a little sculpting perhaps. come on in. where getting a new vehicle is easy. ag the price you pay on remainig '08 and '09 models. you'll find low, straightforward pricing. g now now get an 2009 cvy silverado ha-ton for ur l$18,000 after all offers. go to chevy.com/openhouse for more details. ...at the jcpenney lowest prices of the season sale. all arizona tops and bottoms are buy e, get one for 88¢ plus, save on denim at america's biggest athletic shoes are $38.99 all bath towels are buy one, get one for 88¢ plus, night and day doorbusters go to jcp.com and see everything on sale. style, quality and price matter jcpenney and my dog bailey and i love to hang out in the kitchen... so she can watch me cook. you just love the aromas of beef tenderloin... and, ooh, rotisserie chicken. yes, you do. [ barks ] yeah. you're so special, you deserve a very special dog food. [ woman ] introducing chef michael's canine crea
she's up in baltimore county getting a sneak peek of the maryland state fair. and we'll have a look at that coming up. look at the chainsaw, steve. >> a little sculpting perhaps. come on in. where getting a new vehicle is easy. ag the price you pay on remainig '08 and '09 models. you'll find low, straightforward pricing. g now now get an 2009 cvy silverado ha-ton for ur l$18,000 after all offers. go to chevy.com/openhouse for more details. ...at the jcpenney lowest prices of the season...
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the vaccine testing starts today across the country, including in maryland. we're going to talk with a doctor about with what we should expect about the vaccine and what are they hearing about the supply, the number of shots to be protected and a full update after the break. >>> plus the amazing video out of asia showing the power of mother nature. the latest on the typhoons that have moved through the region. amazing video there. we'll bring it to you coming up next. ♪ find your way to a perfect destination at busch gardens... and water country usa... where family-fun surrounds you... and world-class rides astound. start atuschgardens.com. oh! celebrate summer with giant and joy mouthwatering fruits and vegetables at pces you can handle, li sawberries -- 3, 1-pound cartons for just $5.00. this week only at giant. what's better than steak on theri?ll steak, chicken, ribs, and burgers on the grill. at giant, you'llind fresh, ds at prices that sizzle, like super-g boneless chicken breast just $1.79 a pound. this week only at giant. wellbeing. we're all strivi
the vaccine testing starts today across the country, including in maryland. we're going to talk with a doctor about with what we should expect about the vaccine and what are they hearing about the supply, the number of shots to be protected and a full update after the break. >>> plus the amazing video out of asia showing the power of mother nature. the latest on the typhoons that have moved through the region. amazing video there. we'll bring it to you coming up next. ♪ find your way...
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fredrick community college in maryland saw a 12% increase next year. that number is expected to jump another 12% this fall. the reasons, according to students and faculty, affordability and the location of the school make it an ideal choice in tough economic times. >> enrollment is up at all community colleges across the country right now. it primarily has to do with the economy. students are using wise choices in terms of their education dollars. they know they can come to a community college for much less than public universities and colleges. >> the college expects a -- its 6,000th student to enroll next week. >>> tune into fox 5 morning news all next week for our back-to-school segment. we've got you covered with what you'll need to know to get the kids off to class without a hitch. >>> and swine flu fears, something else on the minds of parents and students as the school year approaches. the cdc is laying out guidelines for school administrators. part of that plan? keeping schools open. the government says schools should only close if a majority o
fredrick community college in maryland saw a 12% increase next year. that number is expected to jump another 12% this fall. the reasons, according to students and faculty, affordability and the location of the school make it an ideal choice in tough economic times. >> enrollment is up at all community colleges across the country right now. it primarily has to do with the economy. students are using wise choices in terms of their education dollars. they know they can come to a community...
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you're right the big story whtodat waas was happening up in maryland. that tornado has been s atred r ef1 preliminarily by the national weather service. o trueview. look at finkurg on ou cl tonreuetrds.ew a d.. ds are clearing over c things are settling down in the atmosphere. there may be another shower later tonight but that is going to be it just a quick look at the storm reports towards today. that tornado, the ef1 up in new market and ijamsville as well as finksburg most likely with winds a hundred miles per hour. it was very much confined to frederick, carroll. it's the weekend. it's the last day of july. we're headd into our first august weekend. it's a 50-a weekend for you. i -- 50-50 weekend for you. i think things are improving a little bit. >>> our coverage of this wicked weather is continuing on our website. why not become a part of our storm patrol. we've got lots of pictures there. we invite you to share yours. just head to myfoxdc.com to send us your snapshots and then tune in to watch your pictures on the air. >>> metro is back in the dr
you're right the big story whtodat waas was happening up in maryland. that tornado has been s atred r ef1 preliminarily by the national weather service. o trueview. look at finkurg on ou cl tonreuetrds.ew a d.. ds are clearing over c things are settling down in the atmosphere. there may be another shower later tonight but that is going to be it just a quick look at the storm reports towards today. that tornado, the ef1 up in new market and ijamsville as well as finksburg most likely with winds...
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this scene one of seven fires in bass maryland -- damascus, maryland. karen gray houston is live with more. karen, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, allison. this is an usual scene. we're on woodfield school road. that hay bill is still burning. -- we're told this is part of great seneca valley park and there are three other fires just like that. all together four hay bail fires here in damascus. where we're standing, the 24,000 block of woodfield school road and right across the street from single-family houses. now 911 calls about the fires started coming in around 3:00 this morning. we are told they came from concerned residents in the area. we have some sky fox video to show you what it all looked like. investigators flood -- flooding the area because there were so many close together. the others in the 23,000 block of kings valley road and another one at mountain view road. a fourth hay bail fire at 9310 watkins road. now in addition to the four hay bail fires, officials say three mailboxes in damascus were set on fire. all suspicious, it lo
this scene one of seven fires in bass maryland -- damascus, maryland. karen gray houston is live with more. karen, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, allison. this is an usual scene. we're on woodfield school road. that hay bill is still burning. -- we're told this is part of great seneca valley park and there are three other fires just like that. all together four hay bail fires here in damascus. where we're standing, the 24,000 block of woodfield school road and right across the...
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about 15% of people in virginia and maryland don't have health insurance. it's about 13% in d.c. now those stats are based on 2006 surveys so the numbers could be much higher right now. we talked to one maryland doctor about the challenges for health care reform and how he is helping patients survive the system. >> reporter: maryland cardiologist patter knows how to fix hearts after his wife and kids were killed in a car accident, his own broken heart led him to community service. he and his brother and sisters, all doctors, donate medical care to those who can't afford it. >> there is a huge need. >> dr. patter says his practice sees a lot of patients without health insurance these days. many are employed but can't afford to pay the premiums. his sister, a primary care doctor, says many are canceling checkups to save on co-pays and says any new plan should cover preventative insurance. >> many should get checked ahead of time. >> reporter: but there are wasted resources with hospitals and doctors so fearful of getting sued that they cover every base possible with admissions and
about 15% of people in virginia and maryland don't have health insurance. it's about 13% in d.c. now those stats are based on 2006 surveys so the numbers could be much higher right now. we talked to one maryland doctor about the challenges for health care reform and how he is helping patients survive the system. >> reporter: maryland cardiologist patter knows how to fix hearts after his wife and kids were killed in a car accident, his own broken heart led him to community service. he and...
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the university of maryland's system will lose $46 million. community colleges are losing $10 million that will likely mean -- . >> class size are higher, higher tuition. something will have to give. >> reporter: the governor is giving thanks to state workers who will have to endure more furlough. >> thank you forgetting us through the tough times. >>eporter: and nmatter how you service them, the cut iss go deep into the quality of life marylanders have come to expect. and the thing about this is we're going to go through this again in january. the governor's office is expecting a $1 billion shortfall in the 2011 budget. >> thank you very much, melanie. >>> and let's check in with brian bolter and find out what is coming upping in. >>> this is a rhetorical question. >> okay. >> what to do if you catch your man cheating. for one local woman, a little public how milliation is the start. your husband strapping on this i cheated, this is my punishment sign. >>> and turning heads in tyson's corner, we'll hear from him and a news edge investigation.
the university of maryland's system will lose $46 million. community colleges are losing $10 million that will likely mean -- . >> class size are higher, higher tuition. something will have to give. >> reporter: the governor is giving thanks to state workers who will have to endure more furlough. >> thank you forgetting us through the tough times. >>eporter: and nmatter how you service them, the cut iss go deep into the quality of life marylanders have come to expect....
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they brought it to the edgewood airs until in maryland. the chemical agent mustard was that solid substance in the flask. that was used to make mustard gas during world war i. the army corps said they had air monitors at the site and they are were not activated during the removal and they think there has been no danger to the public. this whole neighborhood in the early 20th century was a rural part of tease. it used to be called the american university experiment station. sixteen years ago, after all the houses were built in the 40sings 50s and 60s, chemicals an arsenic were found in the soil. many of these houses are -- some of these houses now are abandoned. residents were hoping that the clean-up was wrapping up and they are not happy with the latest discovery of deadly chemical in a traffic. >> i'm very disappointed. i had hoped that what we'd been told by the army corps now that the site was relatively clean and ready to be shut down in terms of the clean-up, we now find out that is not the case at all. >> reporter: the army says it
they brought it to the edgewood airs until in maryland. the chemical agent mustard was that solid substance in the flask. that was used to make mustard gas during world war i. the army corps said they had air monitors at the site and they are were not activated during the removal and they think there has been no danger to the public. this whole neighborhood in the early 20th century was a rural part of tease. it used to be called the american university experiment station. sixteen years ago,...
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again, silver springs, maryland. we'll bring you the latest at 5:00. hit he filmed thieves take off next is the second largest robbery. s s jewelers unclear,hat he [gunshots] >>> looking at [gunshots] employee and taken a gunpoint one pulled by the left arm, a woman in right. she's an employee and taken at gunpoint to ensure their safe escape and then, the gunshot. t shots they grasped all of the clients and once inside, they fired two requested -- e floor and stole the is the execution of the escape plan. this dismissed the requested -- the idea it could have been tunis stick -- open tour tunis stick. and then, they hand the jecaand ink're chased by the public and they fire into the ground. carrier. o a then, they get into a silver mercedes and they change the cars again and this time, into a people carrier. the police think they then split up and to where, no >> we would love to know some information or >> we would love to know some information or if anyone knows where the jewelry pieces have gone. >> all airports are on alert. the total robbery, und
again, silver springs, maryland. we'll bring you the latest at 5:00. hit he filmed thieves take off next is the second largest robbery. s s jewelers unclear,hat he [gunshots] >>> looking at [gunshots] employee and taken a gunpoint one pulled by the left arm, a woman in right. she's an employee and taken at gunpoint to ensure their safe escape and then, the gunshot. t shots they grasped all of the clients and once inside, they fired two requested -- e floor and stole the is the...
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we have over 700,000 without health insurance in maryland. these individual, many of which are workers, have chosen not to have health insurance. they use our health care system. it costs us all money. >> reporter: cardin took 25 questions leading those who did not get called on wondering if town hall meetings are providing information or a soap box for people to vent. >> we need to get to the point. my question was so simple and all these other people didn't really have a question. >> reporter: in fact, there were a lot of people who wanted to but didn't get a chance to ask a question. senator cardin's office said they expect to hold more town halls within the state of maryland. in hagerstown, tom fitzgerald, fox 5 news. >> senator cardin says the town halls are useful and the bill that's finally produced will be better because it will be directly impacted by the voters emthfs. i.e. -- themselves. i.e., shouldn't they all? >>> hundreds of people showed up up. tonar r assley opposes a government health insurance option. that's the wrong video
we have over 700,000 without health insurance in maryland. these individual, many of which are workers, have chosen not to have health insurance. they use our health care system. it costs us all money. >> reporter: cardin took 25 questions leading those who did not get called on wondering if town hall meetings are providing information or a soap box for people to vent. >> we need to get to the point. my question was so simple and all these other people didn't really have a question....
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otherwise, we are looking pretty good in maryland. let's head out to 66 in virginia. 66 at the beltway, the westbound ramp from 66 onto the inner loop is shut down right now with an accident. you can't see it from this camera angle here. we are looking at the upper loop heading toward eastbound 66. there you are moving at speed. right now, westbound ramp toward the inner loop, you will be shout down. taking it back inside, we have delays northbound 95 beginning at the prince william parkway. you can see you are on the brakes here heading up past 123 ais on the occoquan p those delays remain until woodbridge. both the hov lanes here and the main lanes also slow. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> we are following a developing story out of bridge county. four people have been shot. this happened in oxon hill around 1:00 in the morning on livingston road. one man is dead. another is in critical condition. two women were also shot. they have not life-threatening injuries. police say the shootings stem from an argument insid
otherwise, we are looking pretty good in maryland. let's head out to 66 in virginia. 66 at the beltway, the westbound ramp from 66 onto the inner loop is shut down right now with an accident. you can't see it from this camera angle here. we are looking at the upper loop heading toward eastbound 66. there you are moving at speed. right now, westbound ramp toward the inner loop, you will be shout down. taking it back inside, we have delays northbound 95 beginning at the prince william parkway....
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it was hosted by maryland senator ben cardin. democrats are holding the town halls on their summer break to push their health care reform plan. coming up on the news edge at 11:00, we'll have much more from inside that meeting. >>> a fox 5 consumer alert. forget going to the car lot and haggling over the price of a new car. you can add to your bidding on- line. general motors is teaming up with e-bay to sell brand new cars and trucks in california. the program expands on existing partnerships with g.m. certified used vehicles on e- bay. the trial program runs tomorrow through labor day. if it is a success, it could go nationwide. >>> ever been hit with an overdraft fee? you know a lot of people have and banks are getting rich because of it. according to the financial times, banks are on track to make $38 billion in customer overdraft fees this year. many banks have increased charges on overdrafts and edit cards in order to boost profits. the median bank draft fee is $26. >>> ap sl allowing students to access books and digital not
it was hosted by maryland senator ben cardin. democrats are holding the town halls on their summer break to push their health care reform plan. coming up on the news edge at 11:00, we'll have much more from inside that meeting. >>> a fox 5 consumer alert. forget going to the car lot and haggling over the price of a new car. you can add to your bidding on- line. general motors is teaming up with e-bay to sell brand new cars and trucks in california. the program expands on existing...
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in laurel, maryland, claudia coffey, fox 5 news. news. >>> ordinary tires turn frightenly dangerous on the capital beltway. imagine that coming right at you off of a dump truck. it lost two wheels on the outer loop near connecticut avenue. one went flying over the jersey wall and went careening into an oncoming suv. two people inside hurt. the driver of the dump truck said he hit debris in the road and he thinks that's what caused the incident. >> i have a spirit watching over me. nobody came out critically injured. >> that driver was ticketed for operating an unsafe vehicle scblz tough times mean big budget cuts. that means drivers are in for a bumpy ride. plus, local schools on the front lines of the swine flu battle. how one county is planning to get kids to class even if they're sick. >>> did you see it? this guy's wandering eye got a lot of stairs this morning at tysons corner. hear from him coming up at 10:55. come on in. where getting a new vehicle is easy. because the price on the tag is the price
in laurel, maryland, claudia coffey, fox 5 news. news. >>> ordinary tires turn frightenly dangerous on the capital beltway. imagine that coming right at you off of a dump truck. it lost two wheels on the outer loop near connecticut avenue. one went flying over the jersey wall and went careening into an oncoming suv. two people inside hurt. the driver of the dump truck said he hit debris in the road and he thinks that's what caused the incident. >> i have a spirit watching over...
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in maryland, things looking pretty good. no problems to report on the beltway here at 270. starting to stack up southbound leaving germantown in toward rockville but you are moving pretty close to speed. not much of a delay at this point although we are keeping an eye on it. 95 and the bw parkway looking good. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> time if a check on the world markets on wall street. the dow jones industrial average gained 33 points. nasdaq up just two points. asian markets, the nikkei fell 122 points. >>> imagine going on-line being looking for a house to rent and you find a perfect one. only problem is you already live there. a virginia woman became the target of an internet scheme and now police have a warning for you. and we have the story from fox 5's tisha thompson. >> old are, different style windows. >> reporter: ashley pollard thinks it all started when she put her 90-year-old house up for sale ysm it is very distinctive. >> reporter: with details like the original logs still showing and plastic flowers on the windowsill, she says it is
in maryland, things looking pretty good. no problems to report on the beltway here at 270. starting to stack up southbound leaving germantown in toward rockville but you are moving pretty close to speed. not much of a delay at this point although we are keeping an eye on it. 95 and the bw parkway looking good. that's a check of your fox 5 on-time traffic. >>> time if a check on the world markets on wall street. the dow jones industrial average gained 33 points. nasdaq up just two...
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. >> break for anyone behind on taxes in maryland. governor oma'amly announced the first tax amnesty 0 holiday since 2001. it starts september 1st through october 30th. marylands who owe back taxes can pay without penalty and at half of the interest due. that applies to income sales withholdings and other taxes. >>> $9 million in housing grants will help families in virginia. neighborhood stabilization program awarded the money to groups to buy foreclosured homes homes. prince william culpeper and faulkier county e receiving $9.4 million in grants. >>> melanie alnwick is here on how you can set yourself apart from the competition. >> reporter: a good resume can land you an interview but the first meeting can break or make your chances. job seekers need to go back to basic rules of etiquette if they want to seal the deal. >> you wouldn't think a room full of well-dressed professionals would need to mind their manners but that is what this group is here for. >> might have to be text messages but it comes down to people skills we are los
. >> break for anyone behind on taxes in maryland. governor oma'amly announced the first tax amnesty 0 holiday since 2001. it starts september 1st through october 30th. marylands who owe back taxes can pay without penalty and at half of the interest due. that applies to income sales withholdings and other taxes. >>> $9 million in housing grants will help families in virginia. neighborhood stabilization program awarded the money to groups to buy foreclosured homes homes. prince...
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maryland senator ben cardin is met by anger at a town hall meeting. scene are playing out like this across the country. >> also ahead, secretary of state hillary clinton loses her cool. take a look at this. >> so you ask my opinion. i will tell you my opinion. i'm not going to be channeling my husband. >> we'll tell hua question set off that fiery exchange as fox 5 morning news continues right now. -- we'll tell you what question set off that fiery exchange as fox 5 morning news continues right now. >>> it is steamy outside. it is 76 degrees on this tuesday morning. thank you for being with us. i'm gurvir dhindsa. >> i'm steve chenevey. glad you are along on this tuesday morning. it is very warm out there this morning. there is trouble not just here weather-wise but other parts of the world. >> we are following a developing story from the coast of china. they are coping there with devastation in the wake of a typhoon. a helicopter crashed killing six people while on a rescue mission. the mud shied buried a remote mountain village in taiwan. hundreds o
maryland senator ben cardin is met by anger at a town hall meeting. scene are playing out like this across the country. >> also ahead, secretary of state hillary clinton loses her cool. take a look at this. >> so you ask my opinion. i will tell you my opinion. i'm not going to be channeling my husband. >> we'll tell hua question set off that fiery exchange as fox 5 morning news continues right now. -- we'll tell you what question set off that fiery exchange as fox 5 morning...
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it's a big one today as we're live at the maryland state fair. this fair covers 100 acres and starts today. it lasts for 11 days. sometimes it's referred to as the best 11 days of summer. so what we're going to do today is give you a little preview of some of the things you can come out and see. maybe some more unique things you can come out and see like master of the chainsaw. you don't believe they exist? there is marty already getting warmed up here. he uses the chainsaw and these logs and creates wonderful works of art. we'll see him in action later. i think he's trying to figure out how long it will take for the logs to dry out. we're also going to check out the rodeo announcer. they have a professional rodey and we'll talk about that and give you all of the information that you need to have family fair time fun. i think this might be our big fair time finish. >> i was going to y
it's a big one today as we're live at the maryland state fair. this fair covers 100 acres and starts today. it lasts for 11 days. sometimes it's referred to as the best 11 days of summer. so what we're going to do today is give you a little preview of some of the things you can come out and see. maybe some more unique things you can come out and see like master of the chainsaw. you don't believe they exist? there is marty already getting warmed up here. he uses the chainsaw and these logs and...
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also looking at friday, we talked about it earlier in the broadcast, three tornadoes in maryland, two in frederick, the stronger one. ef one confirmed by the national transportation safety the national weather service, a lot of them getting hit out there, so we have to be carul when these warnings happen. they may be doppler indicated, but they're definitely verified. and the tropical nature of the storms, today, 83 degrees, a lot of rain and cloud cover earlier in the day. we're still 77 degrees and it is still hum out there, so it won't be much cooler than # 70 degrees. but what you notice is if the showers and thunderstorms die out, and there was heavy rain, you will see heavy fog in the morning. guess what? if we see thunderstorms tomorrow they will be very hit or miss. they will be isolated. the temperature, about 88 degrees, the frontal system coming through, with showers to the east. the front coming through, doesn't get very far though. it will stall out here by the beaches. so that means you may have a little better chance. and i know that the eastern shore and the coastline
also looking at friday, we talked about it earlier in the broadcast, three tornadoes in maryland, two in frederick, the stronger one. ef one confirmed by the national transportation safety the national weather service, a lot of them getting hit out there, so we have to be carul when these warnings happen. they may be doppler indicated, but they're definitely verified. and the tropical nature of the storms, today, 83 degrees, a lot of rain and cloud cover earlier in the day. we're still 77...
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the area of maryland, 175 and pocono drive. this is a picture of the guy. 20 years ole, accused of attempted murder. he overpowered a deputy and tried to steal his gun. the deputy is in stable condition. >>> a g, a pup, nicknamed trooper is doing well, eating on her own after another surgery. the apparent victim of dog fighting was found in southeas last week alive and badly injured. she's being evaluated for possible adoption. >>> the news edge on virginia. a warning to pet owners, dogs are getting sick as a highly contagious flu spreads, happening at the fairfax family animal shelter. there are two confirmed and more than two dozen suspected cases. prompted a temporary halt on dog adoptions there. the sick animals have been isolated and veterinarians are concerned about it spreading. >> if he sneezes or has nasal secretions on your colleagues or his hair, it can sit there for 48 hours and be infectious. it can be, you can have doggy walking down the street and sniff a fire hydrant or something and other dogs can come by and s
the area of maryland, 175 and pocono drive. this is a picture of the guy. 20 years ole, accused of attempted murder. he overpowered a deputy and tried to steal his gun. the deputy is in stable condition. >>> a g, a pup, nicknamed trooper is doing well, eating on her own after another surgery. the apparent victim of dog fighting was found in southeas last week alive and badly injured. she's being evaluated for possible adoption. >>> the news edge on virginia. a warning to pet...
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maryland congresswoman donna edwards was in oxon hill yesterday. she said ending the access for coverage of preexisting conditions and prescriptions will add up to big savings. >> and so here in the united states, even those of us, and i have been a really strong single-payer advocate, also recognize that in order to move forward, we really do have to create a uniquely american system of health care that works for us in all of our complexity. >> congresswoman edwards pointed out if you are worried about a government-run health care. remember they run military health care and medicare. >>> a little more than an hour from now, the government will set rules with how the schools should deal with swine flu. >> and we learn it should take more than one shot to keep your kids from the virus and the seasonal flu. lauren sivon s more details. >> reporter: if you thought getting one flu shot was a bit much, try three. scientists believe the swine flu vaccine will be most affective given in two doses three weeks apart. experts say the clinical trials that kic
maryland congresswoman donna edwards was in oxon hill yesterday. she said ending the access for coverage of preexisting conditions and prescriptions will add up to big savings. >> and so here in the united states, even those of us, and i have been a really strong single-payer advocate, also recognize that in order to move forward, we really do have to create a uniquely american system of health care that works for us in all of our complexity. >> congresswoman edwards pointed out if...
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. >>> closer to home, investigators are looking into what caused a plane to crash in maryland killing two people. this one happened in a cornfielnear tnytown wn air t bird with the engine and propeller located in the back. the victims' names have not been released. investigators say the man flying the plane was an experienced pilot. >>> all right. the fox five storm force is working hard on our other big story tonight. a summer scorcher is not too bad out this right now, but just wait. tomorrow's temperatures could rise to dangerous levels. how high are we talking about? gary is the man we're checking in with for the answers. how bad will it get, gary? >> wye haven't had a -- we haven't had a stretch of real, real hot weather so far this summer. we've had a day here and there. highest temperatures so far, at least this summer season, for national has been 96. i think we tie that for tomorrow. looks like we'll jump right up into the mid, possibly even the upper 90s in some places. let me show you the setup here, too. big things happen overnight tonight. that is a warm front will slowly
. >>> closer to home, investigators are looking into what caused a plane to crash in maryland killing two people. this one happened in a cornfielnear tnytown wn air t bird with the engine and propeller located in the back. the victims' names have not been released. investigators say the man flying the plane was an experienced pilot. >>> all right. the fox five storm force is working hard on our other big story tonight. a summer scorcher is not too bad out this right now, but...
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. >>> a maryland community is already in cleanup mode compliments of a vicious tornado. we'll tell you how folks are coing together. >> reporter: i'm dave in ashburn, virginia. a live report coming up. >> good morning and welcome to fox 5 morning news. we've got those story, plus, quick and easy lobes on-line under the spotlight. a warning before you click the okay button. also, more wild weather lights up the sky. no shortage of lightning and torrential rain last night. things not looking too bad right now but all t. about to change. good morning, ga web. >> good morning, melanie. we are starting off to a rocky morning as far as the weather is concerned. let's take a look at max hd sad h teaary shaded in yell lar he low, a yellowish green. that's where we have a severe unthrshirmas wng unright now ngr cartnornoll carroll county and northern frederick county. northeast washington county was inder rnhawa t g. that has now end he'd. but these warnings are in effect until 8:30 this morning. and,up, do bware, because these storms are starting to d, up. ou caemsest stl em fa
. >>> a maryland community is already in cleanup mode compliments of a vicious tornado. we'll tell you how folks are coing together. >> reporter: i'm dave in ashburn, virginia. a live report coming up. >> good morning and welcome to fox 5 morning news. we've got those story, plus, quick and easy lobes on-line under the spotlight. a warning before you click the okay button. also, more wild weather lights up the sky. no shortage of lightning and torrential rain last night....
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also, some clouds across portions of the lower chesapeake bay and southern maryland. let's take a lack at the graphics. our temperatures across the region, 7 # here. 75 down in norfolk. you still got that warm air in place down to the south. it will warm up again quite nicely today. cooler out to the north and west, pittsburgh, 62. cincinnati at 64 degrees this morning. satellite-radar composite, we'll put this in motion for you. we had a couple of showers late last night and overnight primarily to the east. this more than, that precipitation is mostly pushed offshore. however, we are seeing some showers pop up now across -- that is pretty good there. some across the southern portions of the chesapeake bay, eastern virginia into southern maryland and southern portions of virginia as well. i do want see any lightning with this but we do see a couple of areas of heavy rain so some of that pop-up variety early this morning. here is hua want to know for the beaches. today, tomorrow, 20rbgs 0% chance of some showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening hours. tha
also, some clouds across portions of the lower chesapeake bay and southern maryland. let's take a lack at the graphics. our temperatures across the region, 7 # here. 75 down in norfolk. you still got that warm air in place down to the south. it will warm up again quite nicely today. cooler out to the north and west, pittsburgh, 62. cincinnati at 64 degrees this morning. satellite-radar composite, we'll put this in motion for you. we had a couple of showers late last night and overnight...
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in frederick, maryland, bob barner, fox 5 news. >> not fun at all, no. >> some complain, youmore so than me a little bit when it gets hot. you tend to feel it. but today was hot for everybody. >> are you talking about our hair? >> no, i know you were just more talking bout the heat. shawn, a new record at did you see , llestoda all summer -- d.c. was 95. i was out there for about an u r today. afterwards i was walking into walls. it was so humid, iment -- true airfax e have a lot to see in county, growing a little bit. most of the activity pushing across the bay, heavy downpours. you probably saw some of this earlier when you drove home, producing a lot of rain. the reason there is so many rain is because there is a lot of humidity in the atmosphere. so these things can produce an edge or two of rain, gusting to 40 or 50 miles per hour. the high definition radar showing storms, all moving to the east at 25 miles per hour. now they're not all storms. some of them see lightning. but what they do have are heavy downpours, even starting to see it across bethesda and rockdale, moving into the
in frederick, maryland, bob barner, fox 5 news. >> not fun at all, no. >> some complain, youmore so than me a little bit when it gets hot. you tend to feel it. but today was hot for everybody. >> are you talking about our hair? >> no, i know you were just more talking bout the heat. shawn, a new record at did you see , llestoda all summer -- d.c. was 95. i was out there for about an u r today. afterwards i was walking into walls. it was so humid, iment -- true airfax e...
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college park maryland. where we are live this morning and where this weekend they are celebrating their 100th anniversary. it was 100 years ago that a man by the name of wilbert wright came to college park and he came here in 1909 because he came to train our first military aviators. and they've been flying planes ever since. so this weekend they're going to have airfare 100. it is a flight festival that has activities in the air and on the ground for you and your whole family. we are in the college park aviation museum this morning where they have a lot of different activities, inner active things for your family to come and learn about. the importance of what goes on here today. gurvir. >> thanks, holly. >>> pack the extra cash next time you fly u.s. airways. they are charging more for checked baggage. those new fees take afct on october 2nd. first class passengers and frequent flyers and military are exempt from the fees. >>> just a minute or so away from 7:00. time to say good morning to allison who is
college park maryland. where we are live this morning and where this weekend they are celebrating their 100th anniversary. it was 100 years ago that a man by the name of wilbert wright came to college park and he came here in 1909 because he came to train our first military aviators. and they've been flying planes ever since. so this weekend they're going to have airfare 100. it is a flight festival that has activities in the air and on the ground for you and your whole family. we are in the...
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maryland and d.c. are not having tax holidays this year. d.c. abruptly canceled its event hoping to save $640,000 in tax revenue. the move might backfire. >> oh, i think they were penny wise and pound foolish, especially when you're in such a small jurisdiction like the district where virginia is so close. >> reporter: some d.c. merchants like roy rodman are upset about the missed opportunity. >> a lot of our customers are disappointed to have to give up something that they've had for a number of years and lose that. >> reporter: their loss could be virginia's gain. customers rarely stick just to their lists buying lots of little extras along the way. >> yes, ma'am, a whole lot of extra things, yes, ma'am. >> reporter: trina lives in temple hills, maryland. she's coming back to the alexandria target this weekend with her daughter and plans to do about two hours of shopping. she says even a 5% discount makes a difference. >> yes, it does. every little cent counts. yes, it does. >> reporter: there are some items that don't count for tax free statu
maryland and d.c. are not having tax holidays this year. d.c. abruptly canceled its event hoping to save $640,000 in tax revenue. the move might backfire. >> oh, i think they were penny wise and pound foolish, especially when you're in such a small jurisdiction like the district where virginia is so close. >> reporter: some d.c. merchants like roy rodman are upset about the missed opportunity. >> a lot of our customers are disappointed to have to give up something that they've...
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just some of of the damage people still face in maryland. they've spent the weekend trying to clear out the mess after the storm hit friday. >> three twisters touched down, two in frederick county, one in carroll county. the violent winds snapped 100- year-old trees. a farm owner thanked neighbors who came out to help clean up. a shawler twistedder that hit carroll county -- a smaller twister that hit carol county. >>> nearly two decades later, the remains of michael scott speicher were found. his fighter jet were shot down in 1991. his body was apparently buried there by tribes men. last month, two iraqi civilians contacted marine pointing out his buriale mystery solved, the first casualty of the first iraq war is finally headed home to florida. >> it is such a relief to be able to bring him home and try not to forget the others that are still out there and haven't been found. >> the armed forces institute of pathology in rockville is now running dna tests on speicher's remains. >>> swiss diplomats are trying to learn more about three ameri
just some of of the damage people still face in maryland. they've spent the weekend trying to clear out the mess after the storm hit friday. >> three twisters touched down, two in frederick county, one in carroll county. the violent winds snapped 100- year-old trees. a farm owner thanked neighbors who came out to help clean up. a shawler twistedder that hit carroll county -- a smaller twister that hit carol county. >>> nearly two decades later, the remains of michael scott...
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started as a camp in her home in potomac, maryland it grew into a worldwide movement. >> she's a civil rights pioneer. she started this movement of accepting and including people with intellectual disabilities. that transcended the playing field. >> reporter: in a statement the shriver family said she was light of our lives, a grandmother, mother, sister, awntses who -- aunt who taught us by example. her work transformed the lives of hundreds of millions of people across the globe and they in turn are her living legacy. at special olympics washington headquarter, a photo gallery honors her memory and on the website her words continue to inspire. >> you are the stars and the world is watching you. >> reporter: even as her health faltered, her strength never waved. it's her vision the special lick picks carries on. -- special lick picks carries -- olympics carries on. people are stopping by to sign condolences books in northwest to honor shriver. the organization now has more than three million athletes worldwide from more than 150 countries. today her son tim sent a statement to the spe
started as a camp in her home in potomac, maryland it grew into a worldwide movement. >> she's a civil rights pioneer. she started this movement of accepting and including people with intellectual disabilities. that transcended the playing field. >> reporter: in a statement the shriver family said she was light of our lives, a grandmother, mother, sister, awntses who -- aunt who taught us by example. her work transformed the lives of hundreds of millions of people across the globe...
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there are four in maryland -- now there are 19 offices in virginia that made the list but none are in the northern part of the state. the postal service says more locations could be added. a list of nearly 700 potential candidates has been sent to the regulatory commission for review. no changes are expected before the end of the fiscal year which is on september 30th. when it happens we will of course keep you posted. >>> did you see it? the provocative new ad targeting president obama's new -- daughters? it began appearing on metro it reads president obama's daughters get healthy school lunches, why don't i? it is sponsored by the committee for healthy medicine. and it is aimed at getting them to reform the nutrition act. >>> morning commuters looking to take the bus today found shattered glass at 20 stops. randalls struck overnight, spread all over the city. breaking one pane of glass at each of the shelters. they are checking on them all assuming it is the same person or persons. >>> fire inside of a local fire station, no joke. a pumper truck went up in flames inside of the boule
there are four in maryland -- now there are 19 offices in virginia that made the list but none are in the northern part of the state. the postal service says more locations could be added. a list of nearly 700 potential candidates has been sent to the regulatory commission for review. no changes are expected before the end of the fiscal year which is on september 30th. when it happens we will of course keep you posted. >>> did you see it? the provocative new ad targeting president...